Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

130 College of Nursing Some insurance policies require a primary care provider (PCP) designation. In such cases, students should be sure to designate an NSU provider prior to visiting our Health Care Center. For a list of providers and participating insurance carriers, please visit the Health Care Center Web site at www.nova.edu/HCC/doctors . If students wish to purchase insurance through the NSU Student Health Plan, they should contact the Wellness Office at (954) 262-7305. Client Safety The faculty recognizes that nursing students are learners. However, the physical and emotional safety of a client cannot be placed in jeopardy. The inability of a student to provide consistent, safe care or to follow the policies and procedures of the affiliating agency or the school will require that the student be asked to leave the clinical area and may result in the student’s being required to withdraw from the program. Background Checks See the Health Professions Division section on Background Checks. Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure During enrollment in the semester in which a student is scheduled to complete all of the program requirements, the student is responsible for applying for graduation and to the Florida Board of Nursing to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Students will be required to successfully complete one or more diagnostic exams that will measure the readiness to successfully complete the NCLEX-RN examination and a review course for the NCLEX-RN examination prior to receiving the final practicum course grade in NUR 4180. The requirements for final exit from the program will be given to you, in writing, at the beginning of your second year in the program. R.N. to B.S.N. Program Description This program is for licensed registered nurses who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree. The program is offered in various education formats including face-to-face classroom, online, and hybrid. This program prepares practicing nurses to become professional leaders within the nursing practice. Continuous enrollment in this program is required. Exit Requirements for Entry-Level Programs All students must meet with their adviser during the last semester of enrollment and review their CAPP report and completion of all required courses. All students must apply for graduation online and are responsible for graduation fee payment prior to conferral of degree. Degrees cannot be conferred if there are any financial holds remaining on the student’s account. All entry-level students are required to attend the graduation ceremony. Information related to graduation is provided on the NSU Web site and is sent via email from admissions.